Warming center and shelter information

Monday

Oct 31, 2011 at 12:18 PMOct 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM

JEREMIAH HORRIGAN

Shelter and Warming Center Information from United Way’s hudson211.org:

Orange CountyShelter: Newburgh Recreation Center, 311 Route 32, Newburgh, NY 12550 opened at 6:00 pm 10/30/2011. The shelter is in the court building, in the recreation center that is in the basement. The entrance is in back of the court building.

Ulster CountyShelter: There will be a regional shelter established at SUNY New Paltz in the Health and Wellness Center, Suny New Paltz Elting Gym, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz ,NY 12561. This shelter will open at noon today, 10/30/2011, under the leadership of the American Red Cross.

Dutchess CountyWarming Centers opened today (10/30/11) by following municipalities. Please note: food, bedding and other shelter items are not available at warming centers. These locations provide an opportunity for residents to come and warm up. Residents should bring their own supplies.Milan Town Hall, located at 20 Wilcox Circle in Milan, is open. Contact: Supervisor William Gallagher at 845-206-8637.Pine Plains Community Center, located at 7775 South Main Street in Pine Plains, is open. Contact: Jennifer Mosher at (518) 929-1392Town of Fishkill Police Station Community Room, located at 807 Route 52 in Fishkill, is open. Contact: Police Dispatch at 845-831-1110Town of Northeast – American Legion Hall Post 178 located at 155 Route 44 in Millerton. Open for Millerton residents starting at 4pm and remaining open as needed. Contact: Supervisor David Sherman at 845-233-0190 or Com. Bob Jenks at 845-656-6466City of Beacon – overnight warming center is open at Lewis Tompkins Hose ( Fire Station #2) at 13 South Avenue (Route 9D & Main Street) until 9am tomorrow morning (Monday, 10/31). This is not a full shelter operation (no cots or food will be available). Tables and chairs only. Residents welcome to bring their own supplies to stay and get warm. Transportation is available for City of Beacon residents if needed. Contact: City of Beacon Police Department at 845-831-4111.City of Poughkeepsie - warming center/overnight shelter is open at the Salvation Army, 19 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Residents are urged to bring their own pillows, blankets and food to the shelter.Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department Community Room, located at 19 Tucker Drive in Poughkeepsie, is open tonight as a warming center. Contact: Police Department at 845-485-3666.